Archive

Thousands Attend Mich. 'Vagina Monologues' Performance

June 20, 2012 — A few thousand people attended a performance of "The Vagina Monologues" at the Michigan Capitol on Monday to protest recently passed antiabortion legislation and the silencing of female legislators as part of the debate, the Detroit Free Press reports.

State Reps. Lisa Brown (D) and Barb Byrum (D) were barred from speaking on the House floor on Thursday after voicing opposition to the legislation the day before. Brown said House Republican leaders made the decision as punishment for her use of the word "vagina" during a speech, although the leadership said the discipline was in response to displays of incivility (Bell/Gray, Detroit Free Press, 6/19).